WEDNESDAY, JAN. 10

Myq Kaplan has competed in Last Comic Standing and America's Got Talent

Stand-up comedian Myq Kaplan kicks off a four-night run at Acme Comedy Company. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$40

Create a “trees in winter” scene during Paint & Sip at StormKing Brewpub & Barbecue from 6-8 p.m. $38

The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis hosts a kickoff presentation on its 2024 Great Decisions curriculum from 6-7 p.m. Free‍

shrimp olympics, Squinny, Time Room, and Robot Slide at 7th Street Entry. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15‍

The House Party at The Pourhouse from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Ages 21+, $20‍

Rosanne Cash: Reinventing The Wheel 1993-2023 at the Dakota with John Leventhal. Show at 7 p.m. $105-$135

WEEKLY:‍

Ding Batz Open Mic at The Comedy Corner Underground. Starts at 8 p.m. Free

Dylan Salfer at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $8 cover‍

Mill District Safety Walk from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Meet on the staircase behind the Guthrie Theater and wear an orange hat or shirt. Free

RECURRING:

Art at Guthrie Theatre. Shows at 1 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12+, $34+

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THURSDAY, JAN. 11

C.J. Chenier is considered Creole music royalty. Photo courtesy of the Dakota

C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band perform at the Dakota. Shows at 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. $30/$35

Magnet Senior Center puts on an hourlong S.A.I.L. (Staying Active and Independent for Life) fitness class at Westminster Presbyterian Church from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tailored for ages 55+, free but registration is required

Gallery13 presents a winter arts exhibition at Aloft Minneapolis from 4-6:30 p.m. Free

Bingo at Loring Community Arts Center from 5:30-7 p.m. $5

Alina Maira at 7th Street Entry with Another Heaven, d’Lakes and The Envies. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15

Live Music at Umbra: Joel Shapira from 6-8 p.m. Free

Myq Kaplan at Acme Comedy Company. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$40

WEEKLY:

Weekly cribbage tournament at Utepils Brewing Co. from 7-10 p.m. 

Record on Draft: Vinyl Thursdays at Fulton Beer. Starts at 6 p.m. Bring a record to play and get a pint. Free

Thermaculture Thursday at Hewing Hotel from 7-9 p.m. Ages 21+, $65

All that Drag at Roxy’s Cabaret starring Nina DiAngelo, BeBe Zahara Benet (RuPaul’s Drag Race) and Monica West. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 21+; $10

Jaybee & the Routine at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $10 cover

RECURRING:

Art at Guthrie Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12+, $37+

Brave New Workshop’s holiday comedy, All I Want for Christmas Is You… To Elf Off, at Dudley Riggs Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Not recommended for young kids, $40

Winter Warm-Up inline skating and indoor running session at U.S. Bank Stadium. Nearly every Tuesday and Thursday through Jan. 25, from 5-9 p.m. All ages, $11.50/person

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FRIDAY, JAN. 12

Indie pop singer-songwriter Ber is one of the standouts on First Avenue's annual list of seven emerging local talents.

Hosts of The Current, Radio K, KFAI and JAZZ88 emcee First Avenue’s Best New Bands of 2023, featuring Barlow, BER, Clare Doyle, LAAMAR, L.A. Buckner & BiG HOMiE, REIKI, and she’s green. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15

It’s Pride Night at Target Center as the Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Portland Trail Blazers. Game at 7 p.m. All ages, $28+

Anthony Ross performs Antonín Dvořák’s famous Cello Concerto at Orchestra Hall. Show at 8 p.m. $46-$121

Local bands The Mubbla Buggs, The kAt band project and Poverty Hash share a bill at The Cedar Cultural Center. Show at 8 p.m. $20/$25

The Belfast Cowboys play the music of Van Morrison at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10 cover

The Artaria String Quartet perform as part of the Westminster Performing Arts Series: Schubert Club at Westminster Presbyterian Church from 12-1 p.m. All ages, free

Lucia Whalen at Comedy Corner Underground with Greg Kennedy. Show at 8 p.m. $15

Urban Classic Presents: The Music of Earth, Wind & Fire at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $30-$40

The Comedy Shuffle: A Happy Hour Comedy Showcase at The Pourhouse. Starts at 6 p.m. $15

Point Blank, Dr. Ushuu, and Kill Feed bring their Triple Threat Tour to The Loft at Skyway Theatre. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $20

Minneapolis-based multi-instrumentalist Kid Dakota plays at Inbound BrewCo. From 7-10 p.m. Free

Maygen & The Birdwatcher perform in the beer garden at Utepils Brewing Co. from 6-8 p.m. with Sarah Morris and Nikki Lemire. All ages, free

G Jones at Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $30

The Silent Treatment “Suplex in 10!” Album Release at 7th Street Entry with The Mood Swings, Spit Takes, and Loki's Folly. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15

INTERNET KIDS – Hyperpop Dance Party at Fine Line with SYM1. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15

Live Music at Umbra: Charmin & Shapira from 7-10 p.m. Free

Myq Kaplan at Acme Comedy Company. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$40

WEEKLY:

Rotating selection of local DJs spin during JUICE at Modist Brewing Co. from 8-11 p.m. Free

Friday Night Open Mic at The Comedy Corner Underground from 10-11:30 p.m. Ages 21+, free

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner at Roxy’s Cabaret. Show at 8 p.m. $15

RECURRING:

Art at Guthrie Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12+, $41+

Brave New Workshop’s holiday comedy, All I Want for Christmas Is You… To Elf Off, at Dudley Riggs Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Not recommended for young kids, $45

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SATURDAY, JAN. 13

Alysha Price is relaunching her 2019 book "It's Not Complicated: A Self Help Guide for Mothers Navigating the Obstacles of Co-Parenting at Strive Bookstore.

Strive Bookstore hosts a book launch for “It’s Not Complicated” and a chat on co-parenting with author Alysha Price from 4-6 p.m. Free

F1RST Wrestling presents Wrestlepalooza at First Avenue with Dillinger Four, Mistress Victoria DeVille and Dick Von Dyke. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30/$40

G. Love & Special Sauce performs at Fine Line on his 30th Anniversary Tour with Jakobs Castle. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $40-$70

Celebrate the new year according to the Julian calendar during Malanka 2024: Ukrainian New Year's Eve Party at St Michael's Ukrainian Orthodox Church from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Robert Robinson, Tonia Hughes Kendrick, Larry Long, Barbara Cohen, and other members of American Roots Revue perform at the Dakota. Shows at 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. $30-$40

Jen Crom teaches a 3.5-hour modern calligraphy class at AxeBridge Wine Co. starting at 11:30 a.m. $100

Cornbread Harris & Friends perform during brunch at Hell’s Kitchen from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free

Flip Phone Events presents Bad Bunny Drag Brunch at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

Sean Anonymous Birthday Show at 7th Street Entry, featuring Sean Anonymous with live band (members of Histronic, Useful Jenkins, More Than Lights), XTINA, MAKR AN ERIS, Chance York, and more. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

Chase & Ovation: The Music of Prince at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $20 cover

Wave Cage album release show at Day Block Brewing Co. with Dilly Dalley Alley and Brothers Means. Show at 7:30 p.m. $13.25

Night Steam – Sauna & Soak at Solus Rooftop Lounge from 7-10 p.m. on the rooftop of the Canopy Hotel. $125

COREY MEDINA & BROTHERS at The Cedar Cultural Center with Annie Humphrey. Show at 8 p.m. $24/$29

Matt Trost Solo at Inbound BrewCo from 7-10 p.m. Free

Anthony Ross performs Antonín Dvořák’s famous Cello Concerto at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7 p.m. $46-$121

Lucia Whalen at Comedy Corner Underground with Greg Kennedy. Shows at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $15

Dinner with Dan Israel & Friends at Hell’s Kitchen from 6-9 p.m. Free

Ablation and Shanghai Doom at The Loft at Skyway Theatre. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $20

Corrupt UK at The Pourhouse with AK Renny and more. Show at 9 p.m. $30

Live Music at Umbra: Charmin & Shapira from 7-10 p.m. Free

Myq Kaplan at Acme Comedy Company. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$40

WEEKLY:

Nina DiAngelo, Monica West and BeBe Zahara Benet (RuPaul’s Drag Race) star in flamBOYance at Roxy’s Cabaret. Show at 8 p.m. $15

RECURRING:

‍Art at Guthrie Theatre. Shows at 1 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12+, $46+

Brave New Workshop’s holiday comedy, All I Want for Christmas Is You… To Elf Off, at Dudley Riggs Theatre. Shows at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Not recommended for young kids, $40/$45

Nordic Village Market at Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis, every Saturday and Sunday from 12-4 p.m. through January. All ages, free

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SUNDAY, JAN. 14

Photo by Caroline Yang via Minnesota Orchestra

During the mid-January chamber music concert at Orchestra Hall, Minnesota Orchestra string and woodwind musicians perform pieces by Smauel Barber, Osvaldo Golijov, Wynton Marsalis, and more. Show at 4 p.m. $40

Pop-up bakery Dahlia is holding its first brunch service at Guacaya Bistreaux from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. while supplies last.

Songwriter and producer Robert Ellis makes his debut at the Dakota. Show at 5:30 p.m. $25/$30

Alchemy 365 hosts a class combining yoga, strength and cardio at Inbound BrewCo from 10-11 a.m. Free, registration is required

The Saddle Sores perform during brunch at Hell’s Kitchen from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free

Flip Phone Events presents Glee + Pitch Perfect Drag Brunch at Crave. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

F1RST Wrestling presents Wrestlepalooza at First Avenue with Tightwire, Phoenix De La Rosa, Deeva Rose, and more. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $30/$40

Radio K’s Frostbite Residency at 7th Street Entry with Gramma, RiGBY, Mold, and Psylo. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $12

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Clippers at Target Center. Game at 6 p.m. All ages, $37+

WEEKLY:

Sunday Steam with Paige LaBreche at Hewing Hotel from 10 a.m. to noon. Ages 21+, $65

Beauty & Bubbles drag brunch at Roxy’s Cabaret. Show at noon. $15

Church of Cornbread at Palmer's Bar with Cornbread Harris and his band from 5-7 p.m. Ages 21+, free

Cult Cinema Sundays at Roxy’s Cabaret. Doors at 7 p.m., movie at 8 p.m. Free entry and popcorn

Dr. Mambo’s Combo at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10 cover

RECURRING:

Art at Guthrie Theatre. Shows at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Recommended for ages 12+, $37+

Nordic Village Market at Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis, every Saturday and Sunday from 12-4 p.m. through January. All ages, free

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MONDAY, JAN. 15 (MLK DAY)

Twin Cities native Jasmine L. Harris is the author of "Black Women, Ivory Tower."

Open Book hosts a launch party for “Black Women, Ivory Tower” from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free

New Orleans institution Rebirth Brass Band performs at the Dakota. Shows at 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. $40/$45

United Negro College Fund hosts the 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Program at 8 a.m. $65/person

Utepils Brewing Co. hosts a monthly acoustic jam session from 6:30-9:30 p.m. All ages, free

JAMuary Residency at 7th Street Entry with Buffalo Galaxy, Saltydog, and Dream of the Wild. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15

WEEKLY:

Dāna Yoga (donation-based class) at Glass House from 6-7 p.m. All ages, free or give what you can to local nonprofit

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TUESDAY, JAN. 16

Photo courtesy of Hennepin Theatre Trust

A weeklong Broadway on Hennepin residency starts for Funny Girl at Orpheum Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 10+, $40+

Glass House hosts a January Social Hour from 4:30-7:30 p.m. with samples of wine on its curated list and light bites from Cowgirls Catering. Ages 21+, free

Minneapolis Downtown Council hosts A Conversation with Ward 7 Councilmember Katie Cashman at Minneapolis College from 8-9:30 a.m. Free

Billy Prine Presents: The Songs of John Prine at the Dakota with special guest Scarlett Egan. Show at 5:30 p.m. $40/$45

Burning Blue Rain, Beneath Green, Covalent Blonde, and Kevin Gamble at 7th Street Entry. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15

Magnet Senior Center puts on an hourlong S.A.I.L. (Staying Active and Independent for Life) fitness class at Westminster Presbyterian Church from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tailored for ages 55+, free but registration is required

WEEKLY:

Minnesota Frisbee Association and KPLeagues host a winter putting league in the back of Modist Brewing Co. from 5-9 p.m. $10-$15

Drag Queen Charity Bingo at Roxy’s Cabaret from 7-9 p.m. $10 suggested donation

Random Raffles at Fulton Beer from 5-7 p.m. Free

‍International Reggae Allstars at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $10 cover

Open mic night at Acme Comedy Club at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, free

RECURRING:

Winter Warm-Up inline skating and indoor running session at U.S. Bank Stadium. Nearly every Tuesday and Thursday through Jan. 25, from 5-9 p.m. All ages, $11.50/person